Silver Skull is one of the most sought-after Quinques added in the latest update of GHOUL://RE, and it has quickly gained popularity among PvP metas. Its bleed-heavy kit and mark-based passive make it especially dangerous in extended fights against real players. So, to help you get it, this guide explains exactly how to unlock it, what materials you need, how its skills work, and how to use it effectively in combat.
How to Get Silver Skull Quinque in GHOUL://RE
To unlock the Silver Skull Quinque, the first thing you need is the Silver Skull Blueprint. This blueprint drops exclusively from the Eto Boss Raid. The drop rate is fairly low, so you should expect to run the raid multiple times before getting it. Running the raid with a group significantly improves your clear speed.
Once you obtain the blueprint, head to the Research Center Crafting Station. Crafting Silver Skull requires materials that primarily drop from boss raids. You will generally need to complete around 15 to 20 boss raids to gather everything unless you already have stockpiled materials. Here is the full crafting requirement for Silver Skull Quinque:
- Deformed Kakuhou x5
- Refined Bikaku Fragment x10
- One Eyed Fragment x5
- Bronze x50
- Kakuja Fragment x15
- One Eyed Kakuja Fragment x1
- Molded Gold x50
- Steel x50
- Gold x10
- Bikaku Fragment x25
- Molded Steel x50
After submitting all materials along with the blueprint, the Silver Skull Quinque will be permanently unlocked on your character.
Silver Skull Quinque - Skill Showcase & Effects
Silver Skull is a silver-colored katana-style Quinque that focuses heavily on bleed damage and mark stacking. Here's all of its skills and effects:
- Its M1 attacks apply a bleeding mark on every hit. These marks work on both NPC enemies and real players, dealing damage over time and enabling their passive effect.
- The R skill, activated by pressing M2 twice, performs a short dash followed by multiple rapid slashes. This attack deals solid burst damage and applies two additional bleed marks, accelerating mark stacking during combos.
- The Z skill, called Spinal Bloom, dashes forward, teleports behind the target, and delivers a katana swing that knocks the enemy back. It also deals minor AoE damage to nearby enemies, making it useful in clustered fights.
- The X skill, Dual Retribution, is a heavy close-range katana strike that deals high damage and applies one bleed mark. It works best as a combo finisher or punish tool.
- The C skill, Gravebound Execution, is a counter ability. When timed correctly, just as an enemy attacks, it negates incoming damage, knocks the opponent down, and briefly ragdolls them, creating a strong momentum swing in PvP.
Silver Skull’s passive effect activates once a target accumulates around six to seven bleed marks. When triggered, a bone-like ribcage forms around the enemy, ragdolling them and dealing a burst of damage. This passive is the core reason why Silver Skull is ideal for PvP.
Best Gameplay Tips for using Silver Skull Quinque
Silver Skull performs best in PvP scenarios where prolonged fights let you stack bleed debuffs. Instead of focusing purely on raw DPS, your goal should be to maintain pressure and keep marks active on your opponent at all times.
Using M1 chains between skills is essential. Constant light attacks ensure bleed uptime and push enemies closer to triggering the passive ribcage effect. Once the passive activates, you gain a massive tempo advantage that often decides the fight.
The counter skill is one of Silver Skull’s strongest tools. Learning enemy attack timings and baiting aggressive players into triggering Gravebound Execution can completely shut down rush-heavy builds.
Against bosses and NPCs, Silver Skull is still usable, but it shines less compared to raw DPS-focused Quinques. Its strength lies in outplaying real players through sustained damage and CC rather than blitzing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Silver Skull Blueprint drops from the Eto Boss Raid. The drop rate is low, so multiple attempts are usually required.
It works for PvE, but it is much stronger in PvP. Boss fights generally favor higher raw DPS weapons.
On average, you will need materials equivalent to around 15 to 20 boss raids, depending on your existing inventory and drop luck.
Its bleed stacking, mark-based passive ragdoll effect, and the strong counter skill make it extremely effective against other players.
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